What should I put under the deck to prevent weeds?

• <div><p>Landscape fabric and a few inches of gravel should be enough to put under a deck to prevent weeds from flourishing. If you don’t want to invest the time and money on a project like this, you can regularly spray the area underneath your deck to kill weeds.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
I’m very pleased with this service. Marin understands what I want, and he makes suggestions as he discovers unseen conditions. Price is very reasonable. He is promt and considerate.
Green Star Services Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2024
we have used braman for years .if you need them to come back they always do. we have the multipest program and it is great in value and service. chris is our usual guy he is great also. don`t even bother shopping around for this service just call them you will be very happy
Braman Termite & Pest Elimination
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Reviewed in June 2024
Great customer service and timely answers
Devine Overhead Doors
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Reviewed in May 2024
Great service. On time. Quality work.
AN Masonry
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Reviewed in August 2023
Very helpful and willing to gear services to my requests.
Sparkling Cleaning by Claudia
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Reviewed in August 2022
Their service was excellent! Me and my husband were pleased with their service, very kind, caring, conscientious and great communication at a great price. I will use them again and have already recommended them to other people!
Red Wash Powerwashing
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Reviewed in April 2022
excellent service at a great price
John's Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2022
It went very well great service and would definitely hire again! They cleared 2 acres of land for me.
JR - Helstowski
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Reviewed in September 2021
excellent service and very nice work and very quick!
Masoud Handyman
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Reviewed in September 2021
Great experience. Excellent communication and customer service every step of the way. Will hire again for future septic pumping/maintenance. Thank you Lafond family!
Lafond Septic Services
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Weed Services questions, answered by experts

Each season’s climate influences approaches needed for effective suppression.

Yes, dandelions are considered perennial, broadleaf weeds.

No, it's not really possible to completely prevent weed growth. Weeds are incredibly resilient—all they usually need is a tiny bit of dirt to sprout, so their eventual appearance is pretty much inevitable. However, you can definitely keep them at bay by getting rid of weeds as soon as you notice them. The longer you let them sit and grow roots, the more they'll spread.

Yes, vinegar can be an effective way to kill individual dandelion plants to help in the hand-removal process. However, vinegar can also kill turfgrass, so use a targeted spray.

Landscape fabric and a few inches of gravel should be enough to put under a deck to prevent weeds from flourishing. If you don’t want to invest the time and money on a project like this, you can regularly spray the area underneath your deck to kill weeds.

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